Overview
The city offers several types of special collections for large items and/or waste materials for a fee. These items include:

Large piles of unbundled branches or brush

Major household appliances

Large / bulky items such as discarded furniture, household equipment, and excessive clean-outs which exceed size and weight limitations

Cost Estimate
A cost estimate and specific details regarding each type of special collection can be obtained by calling the Department of Public Works Operations Division at (414) 471-8422.

To avoid or lessen these charges, you are encouraged to dispose of the above items at
the Drop-Off Center located at 11100 W. Walnut Rd, Tuesdays and Saturdays only
from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.

Operational RulesAs of January 1, 2014, a special collection may be arranged by calling Wauwatosa Public Works at 414-471-8422. A supervisor will provide an estimate and arrange for a pick-up, usually on Wednesdays.
Appliance Special Pick-Ups
Appliances containing Freon Mercury Switches, and / or PCB Capacitors are listed below. These appliances require a $50 fee to be picked up ($25 for pick up and $25 for recycling processing) for the 1st appliance and a $30 pick up fee for each additional appliance picked up on the same trip. These items are collected by city crews using the "appliance" truck and are deposited in the appliance area at the Drop-off Center.

Sample Items

Air Conditioner

Freezers

Microwave Ovens

Compactors

Furnaces

Refrigerators

Dehumidifiers

Garbage Disposals

Stoves / Ranges

Dishwashers

Heat Pumps

Washers

Dryers

Mercury Vapor Lamps

Water Heaters

Fluorescent Light Fixtures

Televisions (NEW-4/13/2015)

Fee Example 1 Item

Dishwasher

Recycling Processing Fee

$25.00

Pick-Up Fee

$25.00

Total

$50.00

Fee Example 2 Items

Dishwasher

Recycling Processing Fee

$25.00

Pick-Up Fee

$25.00

Furnace

Recycling Processing Fee

$30.00

Pick-Up Fee

Total

$80.00

Fee Example 3 Items

Dishwasher

Recycling Processing Fee

$25.00

Pick-Up Fee

$25.00

Furnace

Recycling Processing Fee

$30.00

Pick-Up Fee

Water Heater

Recycling Processing Fee

$30.00

Pick-Up Fee

Total

$110.00

* You may take each item to the Drop-Off Center for just $25.00 for each item plus the $5 per load, per trip permit*Garbage Special Pick-upsThere is a minimum $50 pick-up fee for the first item, plus $5 for each additional item. Items are picked up by the garbage crews on regular garbage collection days whenever possible, after approval by a supervisor, subject to minimum charges as follows (NOTE: These items can be brought to the Public Works Drop-Off Center at no additional charge with a $5 per load, per trip permit).

Sample Items

Overstuffed Chair or Sofa

$50.00

Overstuffed Chair and Table (2 Items)

$55.00 ($50 + $5)

Table and up to 4 Kitchen Chairs (1 Set)

$50.00

Mattress and/or Box Spring (1 Set)

$55.00

6 or More Extra Boxes/Bags

$50.00

More Than 15 Extra Boxes/Bags

$65.00

Uncut Carpeting

$65.00 / minimum charge

Yard Waste Special Pick-ups
There is a minimum $55 pick-up fee for yard waste. Material is picked up after approval from supervisor and signed written approval by resident within 10 days (or after 10 days without approval), typically on Fridays.Note: These items can be dropped off for a $5 per load, per trip permit at the Department of Public Works Drop-off Center (Yard Waste Area)

Tires are not collected at the curb with residential pick-up, however they can be dropped off at the Recycling Center.

Passenger Tires

$5.00 each

Large Tires

$10.00 each

Fees For Residential & Commercial Drop-offs A $5 per load, per trip permit can be purchased at the drop-off center on Saturday (7:30a.m.-4:00p.m.-cash only) or at the Department of Public Works Yard Office on Tuesdays (7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.- cash, credit and debit cards)

Wauwatosa based commercial businessess doing business in Wauwatosa can purchase a Commercial Permit for $25 and pay for scaled weights of garbage, recyclables and/or yard waste. The fee for scaled weight is $55 per ton.ContactFor more information, please contact the Department of Public Works Operations Division at
(414) 471-8422. | Email